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Colorado lawmakers are tackling alcohol-related deaths with a smart new approach. A proposed bill would add small fees to alcohol sales to fund prevention programs and treatment for those who can't afford help.
Scientists at the University of Kentucky discovered that an experimental Alzheimer's medication could help people recovering from alcohol addiction by reducing harmful brain inflammation. The drug, already in clinical trials for dementia, might offer new hope for treating one of addiction's hardest challenges.
Weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are showing remarkable promise in fighting addiction to all major substances, from alcohol to opioids. A study of over 600,000 veterans reveals these drugs reduce substance use disorders by blocking the cravings that fuel addiction.
A groundbreaking trial found that semaglutide, the popular weight loss drug, significantly reduced alcohol cravings and heavy drinking days in people battling both obesity and alcohol addiction. The discovery could transform treatment options for millions worldwide struggling with alcohol use disorder.
Scientists are exploring ketone esters as a promising new treatment for alcohol use disorder, offering hope to millions seeking recovery. This nutritional approach could provide a safer alternative to existing medications.
Scientists discovered ketamine's power to treat alcohol addiction doesn't come from its psychedelic effects, opening new hope for understanding how the therapy actually works. The breakthrough challenges popular theories and points to brain rewiring as the real healing mechanism.
Scientists discovered that a liver enzyme, not just brain chemistry, plays a major role in cocaine addiction. This breakthrough could lead to entirely new treatments that work by changing how the body processes addictive drugs.
A medication designed for diabetes is unexpectedly quieting cravings for alcohol, nicotine, and other addictive substances, offering hope where few treatments exist. New research shows it could save thousands of lives each year.
Scientists have discovered why drugs like Ozempic reduce cravings for alcohol, nicotine, and other addictive substances. The breakthrough reveals a hidden control center in the brain that manages how we think about rewards.
New research suggests GLP-1 medications may help treat alcohol, opioid, and drug addictions by quieting cravings in the brain. A study of 600,000 veterans found fewer ER visits and deaths across all substance types.
A groundbreaking VA study found that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may reduce substance use disorders across alcohol, opioids, nicotine, and other drugs. For veterans battling addiction alongside diabetes, these findings could change everything.
A Milan, Indiana bluegrass musician who played the Grand Ole Opry lost everything to alcohol addiction in 2015. Now sober, he's back on stage and using songs to help others in recovery heal.
Popular diabetes and weight loss medications may help fight addiction itself, silencing cravings across alcohol, nicotine, opioids, and other substances. A study of over 600,000 veterans shows these drugs could save lives in unexpected ways.
On June 10, 1935, a struggling stockbroker and a surgeon with severe alcoholism sat down for what they thought would be a quick chat. That conversation lasted five hours and launched a movement that's helped nearly two million people worldwide find sobriety.
The diabetes and weight-loss medication semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) just proved effective at treating alcohol-use disorder in a major clinical trial. Millions struggling with problem drinking now have a new treatment option their doctors already know how to prescribe.
British-Lithuanian fighter Modestas Bukauskas is back in the UFC after battling alcohol addiction that nearly ended his career. His journey from rock bottom to redemption shows the power of facing your darkest moments head-on.
Anthony Kim walked away from professional golf in 2012 and disappeared for 12 years, battling drug and alcohol addiction so severe he considers it a miracle he's alive. Last Sunday in Australia, the 40-year-old won his first tournament in 16 years, completing one of sports' most remarkable comebacks.
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A father who lost everything to addiction now holds a steady job and is earning back his family's trust. Lisandro Fajardo's story proves recovery is possible, no matter how far you've fallen.
Popular diabetes medications like Ozempic may fight substance addiction by targeting the brain's reward system. A study of 600,000 veterans found users faced lower risks of developing addictions and dying from overdoses.
A man who lived in his van while battling cocaine addiction for years now helps others find sobriety at the same center that saved his life. His transformation shows how compassion and accessible support can break the cycle of addiction.
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